Greenville Events Preview 2020... It's a new year and Greenville has exciting plans for 2020! Old favorites and new happenings are on the horizon. While there's no way to list all the events Greenville has in store, here's just a few you don't want to miss... Wedding Festivals Saturday, February 1st 10am-3pm at the Greenville Convention Center. If you're a bride-to-be, … [Read more...] about GREENVILLE EVENTS PREVIEW 2020
SWEET CAROLINE OPEN AT SPORTSCLUB
Sweet Caroline Open at Sportsclub... Calling all racquetball fans! Pull out your new calendars and take note. Even if you're not a fan of racquetball, mark your calendars to support a local charity! January 24-26, the Sweet Caroline Open is returning for its fourth year. The Ladies Racquetball Tour along with The South Carolina Racquetball Association, Sportsclub Fitness … [Read more...] about SWEET CAROLINE OPEN AT SPORTSCLUB
HOLIDAY CATERING WITH DUKE SANDWICH
Holiday Catering with Duke Sandwich... Greenville natives can't remember a party or event that didn't include Duke Sandwich. Hundreds of brides have been showered and babies welcomed into the world with pimento cheese and deviled egg. The tradition continues today, especially at this time of year. Let Duke make things easy for you! Duke's Catering began in the early … [Read more...] about HOLIDAY CATERING WITH DUKE SANDWICH
SPREADING HOLIDAY CHEER AT ICE ON MAIN
Spreading Holiday Cheer at Ice on Main... Ice on Main has become a Christmas staple around Greenville. My family visited a couple of weeks ago for the first time this season. I was pleasantly surprised with a few of the changes. Right off the bat I noticed the new benches. There's so much more room to sit and lace up your skates. And plenty of room for those of us … [Read more...] about SPREADING HOLIDAY CHEER AT ICE ON MAIN
HOLIDAY BUDGETING WITH WOODMARK WEALTH
Holiday Budgeting with Woodmark Wealth... Christmas is just around the corner and I haven't checked my list twice. In fact, I don't have a list yet! People who put up Christmas decorations the day after Halloween are not my people. If I have my tree up and decorated by Christmas Eve, we're gonna call it a win. Giving gifts is always a special part of the holiday, but … [Read more...] about HOLIDAY BUDGETING WITH WOODMARK WEALTH
YULETIDE MAGIC AT ESCAPE ARTIST GREENVILLE
Yuletide Magic at Escape Artist Greenville... Oh come all ye faithful escape room lovers! It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas at Escape Artist Greenville. Their new room is not something yule want to miss. Yuletide Magic is just that. Magic. I'm sitting here trying to come up with creative words to describe our night. All I really want to say is, I loved every minute … [Read more...] about YULETIDE MAGIC AT ESCAPE ARTIST GREENVILLE
THE MEDUSA TREE
The Medusa Tree... The temperatures have finally aligned with my taste. A sunny and breezy fifty five degrees means my family and I get to live our best life in Falls Park! Would you believe this past week was my first time taking a picture of the Medusa Tree? This piece of historic horticulture is only one of the most popular spots in Greenville. A Little History In … [Read more...] about THE MEDUSA TREE
HISTORY OF THE FURMAN BELL TOWER
History of the Furman Bell Tower... Furman University, the oldest private institute of higher learning in South Carolina, was founded in 1826 and named for clergyman Richard Furman. The university has landed on prestigious national lists for years. From its' extraordinarily beautiful campus to some of the highest rated academic programs in the country, Furman is ranked one … [Read more...] about HISTORY OF THE FURMAN BELL TOWER
THE MAN IN THE BLACK COAT
The Man in the Black Coat... There's no shortage of ghostly gossip in this town. With Halloween right around the corner, I thought it would be a good time to share a little piece of Greenville's haunted history with you. The Poinsett Hotel, built in 1925, has long played host to infamous guests - Amelia Earhart, John Barrymore, Cornelius Vanderbilt, Bobby Kennedy and … [Read more...] about THE MAN IN THE BLACK COAT
DUKE SANDWICH: TRADITION STANDS THE TEST OF TIME
Duke Sandwich: Tradition Stands the Test of Time... Mama always said, "If it ain't broke, don't fix it!" She also taught me that mayonnaise is not mayonnaise unless it's Duke's. It saddens me to know the actions that prompted this post. If you grew up in Greenville, like me, you're familiar with Duke's and know that it's made at C.F. Sauer Company on Laurens Road. Native … [Read more...] about DUKE SANDWICH: TRADITION STANDS THE TEST OF TIME